This review is long overdue, but I wanted to follow through and make sure this company gets the kudos it... read moreThis review is long overdue, but I wanted to follow through and make sure this company gets the kudos it deserves.  Our wedding was in September of 2014.
We got Scott's name from a very close family friend.  He had been the DJ at their wedding and since we were looking for a DJ for our wedding, we were shopping around.  
Scott was so helpful and was able to work with our budget.  He constantly stayed in touch with me and was so understanding and patient with me when I was trying to work out the order of the wedding, cocktail hour, reception, etc.
Scott had another party that he was already DJ-ing on the day of our wedding, so he arranged for us to have DJ Katie.  We were a little unsure about having a female as a DJ, as neither of us had ever attended an event with a female DJ.  We saw a few videos of Katie at work and felt good about having her at our wedding.  We were, however, pleasantly surprised at how well Katie handled it all.  She was absolutely wonderful and EVERYONE enjoyed themselves immensely.  She controlled the evening and made everything run so smoothly.  
We were happy with all of it and we received so many compliments from our guests.  
One aspect that really made the whole evening stand out from other weddings was having the party song before dinner was served.  Have never been to a wedding that had dancing before dinner and it was awesome.  Everyone was on the dance floor and it was so unexpected and enjoyed by all.  Guests still tell me that was one of their favorite parts of the reception and I have to agree.
I learned many things while planning our wedding, but one thing I was taught was that you want to make sure you spend the money to get a great photographer and a great DJ.  There are other areas where you can be more budget-conscious, but those two are the ones that you'll regret if you don't spend the money for outstanding quality.  I wholeheartedly agree with this.  Scott Topper Productions and DJ Katie were worth every penny.  The DJ sets the tone for the WHOLE reception and Katie made ours memorable--a night we will remember forever.
We highly recommend this company!!! read less

Scott was the DJ at our wedding and also set up a photobooth rental through Action Photobooth. I have nothing... read moreScott was the DJ at our wedding and also set up a photobooth rental through Action Photobooth. I have nothing but good things to say. He was VERY organized and professional, and was more than just a DJ, he was also like a day of coordinator! We met for about an hour going over my ideas for the day, and he helped me to fine tune the details and gave me clever ways to get everyone involved in the party and on the dance floor. During the last few weeks leading up to the wedding he was especially helpful in answering my questions and accommodating my ideas. He is very good at communication, whenever I e-mailed him he would get back to within 24 hours or less - which is very helpful for a stressed out bride!

The day of the wedding he was on time, helpful, and really stuck to the plan that we had created. Scott has a very good feel for the energy of a party, and he definitely knew which songs to play at the right moment to get everyone involved. He dealt with guest requests really well and played all of the songs I had requested. Before big things like the cake cutting or father daughter dance, he would briefly come find me to make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be so no one missed the important moments. It was SUCH a fun night, and I really do think that Scott made it extra special. My husband and I weren't originally planning on getting a DJ, and now having gone through the experience I can say hands down it is EXTREMELY important to have someone professional that will do a good job. Scott is DEFINITELY that person.

Also, I will leave a separate review for Action Photobooth, which Scott also organizes, but if you are looking for a package deal he will provide you with a great photobooth as well, it was SO MUCH FUN!! read less

 

I've known Scott for many years as a dear friend and it was our first time working together on a... read moreI've known Scott for many years as a dear friend and it was our first time working together on a professional level. We held our annual fundraiser at a newer location in town, the historic El Presidio Chapel Orchard downtown. Scott was very proactive in wanting to see the space in person to get an understanding of both the space and our needs. We also did a final walk through the week of the event to go over the event in detail and make any last minute adjustments, which was reassuring and helpful.

Scott was always responsive in communication and on time (actually early) for meetings, as well as the day of the event. His team was efficient and on top of everything. The market string lighting and up lights were wonderful. It was one of the pieces I was most nervous about as we had a live auction and paddle raise in the evening hours. There was ample lighting to facilitate those pieces of our programming. The sound quality was also excellent, we received many compliments about that from our guests. Big thanks to Ben, our DJ for the evening. Very professional and kind all around. read less

Scott Topper is the the best DJ and Announcer. Him and his assistant did an amazing job at our wedding... read moreScott Topper is the the best DJ and Announcer. Him and his assistant did an amazing job at our wedding this April in Santa Barbara.
He came  very well prepared. His equipment it top notch and his announcement where right on time, without any misspelled names or mistakes. He had our guest  dancing and entertained to the last minute.  So happy with our choice!
Thank you Scott! read less

Scott was the DJ/MC at our wedding on June 21st, 2014 at Villa Verano in Santa Barbara and we couldn't... read moreScott was the DJ/MC at our wedding on June 21st, 2014 at Villa Verano in Santa Barbara and we couldn't have been more pleased. Having a DJ that could keep the dance floor packed and the energy high throughout the evening was extremely important to both of us, and Scott hit it out of the park. We had multiple people tell us how good the DJ was during the night and in the few weeks following the wedding.

In addition, in the months leading up to our wedding, we would attend friends weddings and were definitely more cognizant of the "little things" that go into being a great DJ that sometimes get overlooked. Scott was absolutely spot-on when it came to these little things that ended up being so important. To start, he was very organized in his approach and extremely easy to talk to and plan with in the months' leading up. The day of; he made sure the ceremony music was the perfect volume and started and ended at the right times, his announcements during dinner and the reception were clear and heard by all and the transitions between each were seamless.

We would absolutely recommend Scott for any event, especially weddings. Thank you Scott! read less

I am the event coordinator for Lions Park in Carpinteria and booked this DJ for our Open House. He was... read moreI am the event coordinator for Lions Park in Carpinteria and booked this DJ for our Open House. He was AMAZING. Showed up early to set up, extremely nice and professional, and knew exactly what mood I was looking to create and did an amazing job. He added gorgeous uplighting in our lodge as well! I can't recommend his services enough. He's awesome! read less

Scott and DJ David really rocked the party in Ojai. Our wedding dance floor was packed the entire night. And... read moreScott and DJ David really rocked the party in Ojai. Our wedding dance floor was packed the entire night. And DJ David even played a few extra songs for us because people would not stop dancing. Scott was so cool and easy to communicate with, and even installed the dance floor himself. Booking through Scott was seriously the easiest part of the wedding planning and the music ended up being one of the best parts of the whole night. I highly recommend Scott for any DJ needs. read less